PEN ARGYL WEATHER JULY 6

At 6:15AM the temperature is 64. The wind is calm. The humidity is 96% and the barometer reads 30.13 and steady.

TODAY - A chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

TONIGHT - A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

SEVEN DAY FORECAST

TuesdayA chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday NightA slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

WednesdayA chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday NightA chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

ThursdayA chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday NightMostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

FridayPartly sunny, with a high near 82.

Friday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 64.

SaturdayPartly sunny, with a high near 83.

Saturday NightMostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

SundayA chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Mt. Carmel 122nd Big Time

Francesca Catino

Francesca Catino daughter of Daniel and Michelle Goffredo Catino, is the Celebration Queen of the 122nd Mt. Carmel annual "Big Time" celebration. Francesca is a 2015 graduate of Pius X High School and will attend Moravian College. The 2014 Celebration Queen, Gianna Rose Goffredo, cousin to Queen Francesca, will do the crowning. The crowning ceremonies will take place at the Mt. Carmel Church Plaza on Saturday, July 25th at 6:30 p.m. followed by a parade down Garibaldi Avenue led by the Italian-American Band. Mr. Joseph E. Diorio, Pius X alumni and lifelong parishioner of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church is Master of Ceremonies. On Sunday, July 26th at 2:00 p.m. at the church plaza, Queen Francesca will crown the statue of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel followed by the procession down Garibaldi Avenue and back to church. The girls in Queen Francesca's court are: Christina Bubba, daughter of Gennarino & Laura Bubba; Caitlyn Carmella, daughter of Thomas & Denise Carmella; Laura Christman, daughter of John & Cynthia Christman; Melissa Comunale, daughter of Michael & Mary Ann Comunale; Sarah DeFranco, daughter of Dante DeFranco; Danielle King, daughter of Lawrence & Mary Lou King; Kapri Koflanovich, daughter of Richard & Chriss Koflanovich; Sarah Richmond, daughter of Daniel & Andrea Richmond and Mackenzie Schrader, daughter of Michael & Terra Schrader. Queen Francesca's flower girls are: Mia Goffredo, daughter of Michael & Jamie Goffredo; Mackenzie Hughes, daughter of Jarrett & Lindsay Goffredo Hughes; Lyla Rettaliata, daughter of Aaron & Meredith Rettaliata. The Queen's crown-bearer is Max Moyer, son of Steve & Danielle Goffredo Moyer. The page boys are Peter Thomas Goffredo and Matthew James Goffredo, sons of Peter & Beth Goffredo. The annual celebration begins Wednesday, July 22nd to Saturday July 25th at the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School grounds. Hours are: 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. each evening, Saturday evening: 6:00 p.m. till Midnight. Wednesday, July 22nd and Thursday, July 23rd are FAMILY NIGHTS with Ride Specials for $18.00 available from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Entertainment is scheduled for each evening and on Saturday evening, July 25th from 7:00 p.m. - Midnight the musical feature is "Festa Musica d'Italia" with Sal Panto. Pizza Fritta, Sausage and Peppers, and Meatball sandwiches are available along with a variety of other foods.

SlateRock at Totts Gap

Everyone is excited to bring SkateRock to Totts Gap this year! We feel that this is the perfect partnership to create the Slate Belts only and first music festival with vendors, food, and art. If you would like to be a vendor ($20/table) or participate as a band please call or text Jennifer Newland at 610-217-7088 or email her at newland04@rcn.com The bands or singers confirmed are: At the Hop , Skysleeper , All Two of Us , W/O a Mic , E57 , Jasmine Newland , Pavel Jaworski They also will have food from: Pies to Die For, Little Creek BBQ , Dinky's , The Lunch Room \and Country Roads.

Man's Kayak Capsizes Catching Shark

STUART, Fla., July 4 (UPI) -- A Florida man hooked a shark off the coast of Stuart, Florida after first falling off his kayak. In a Youtube video, Ben Chancey of Chew On This Fishing Charters can be seen fighting with a shark on an area surrounded by small boats until the shark's incessant tugging capsizes his kayak and causes him to fall into the water. Chancey the frantically swims to a nearby boat where a crew member pulls him aboard and others help stabilize his kayak. Chancey then returns to the kayak, and resumes the fight against the shark. The video description says that Chancey caught the shark. Captain Chancey posted another video in May showing Jon Black of the Crazy Lure Tackle shop reeling in a 552-pound goliath grouper from a kayak.

Portland Borough Council - Borough Hall, 7:00pm

Pen Argyl GFWC - St. John , Pen Argyl, 7pm

Slate Belt YMCA - Open 5:00am - 9:00pm

Help Zach Miller Save Lives

Zach Miller of Bangor High School is participating in Miller-Keystone's Summer Scholarship Challenge Program to save lives. His goal is have over 150 people donate blood successfully between June 1 and and August 31. You can participate in the Zach Miller Scholarship Blood Drive Saturday July 11 at Dotta Auto Sales JEEP in Pen Argyl from 9:00 am to 2:00pm.. You can register to donate blood at GIVEaPINT.org. Use sponsor code 7651.or say you are donating on behalf of Zachary Miller.. Questions: call Zach at 610-588-9529.

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Weona Park Pool Pals Meeting

Weona Park Pool Pals will hold a meeting Mon. July 13, 2015, 7:00 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 12 N. Westbrook Ave., Pen Argyl. If you are interested in having a community pool in Pen Argyl and want to do it without raising taxes, you share our goal, so please come! Facebook/WEONA PARK POOL PROJECT

Texas Centipede 'Freaks Out" Internet

AUSTIN, Texas, (UPI) -- Even centipedes are bigger in Texas -- bigger and a lot more terrifying. In an apparent bid to freak out the Internet, Texas Parks and Wildlifeshared a photo on its Facebook page of a massive Texas redhead centipede found in the state's Hill Country. The bid was successful. Scolopendra heros is a centipede species found south of the border in Mexico, as well as in the states of south-central and southwestern United States -- ranging as far east as Arkansas and Missouri, and as far west as Arizona and New Mexico. The massive centipede, commonly called a Texas or giant redhead, preys upon lizards and toads. They've been observed to sometimes catch and eat rodents and snakes. Boasting between 21 and 23 pairs of legs, the centipede typically measures 6.5 inches in length, but can stretch up to 8 inches. The redhead doesn't always have a red head; being aposematically colored, the body and head can take on a variety of red and black patterns. According the Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine, there's a story that a Civil War soldier died after being bitten on the chest by a Texas redhead while sleeping. The story is a tall tale, but the centipede does possess poisonous fangs. Its fangs are actually a modified pair of legs, able to pierce the skin and deliver a painful toxin. In fact, all of the centipede legs are capable (to some degree) of "biting" and delivering toxin. As frightening as they sound and appear, the centipede's bite is typically accompanied by only momentary pain and swelling. Occasionally, nausea and headaches follows -- and more rarely necrosis and cardiac arrest. "While caution is certainly warranted when dealing with the giant redheaded centipede,"the magazine explains, "downright terror is probably an overreaction."

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Outdoor Home Security: Home-Safe-Home

(BPT) - Did you know a home break-in occurs every 15 seconds? Considering summertime is peak season for home burglaries, there’s no better time than the present to take a few steps to protect your home and your family. “Securing your home doesn’t necessarily require a costly alarm system,” says Brian Sweet, operations manger at D&D Technologies, an award-winning lock and safety company. “Taking a close look at your outdoor spaces and making simple safety updates will dramatically reduce the chances of your home becoming a criminal target.” These five simple steps can all be completed in one weekend to help keep your property safe and give you peace of mind:1. Trim landscapingWell-manicured landscaping not only beatifies your yard, it also helps deter thieves. Why? Overgrown trees and shrubs make it easy to stay concealed day or night. Pay special attention to proper trimming around windows, doors and other points of entry into your home or garage.2. Add gate locks and alarmsAdd locks to all outdoor gates. For extra security, opt for an alarm lock like the Magna Latch Alert – the world’s first integrated gate latch and electronic alarm system. This gate lock meets pool-safety codes and allows you to see and hear if the lock is triggered, thanks to an at-a-glance lock indicator with flashing LED light and audible unlatch alarm. Whether someone has wandered into your yard or your toddler is trying to get to the pool while your back is turned, you’ll know instantly so everyone can stay safe. The perfect DIY project that can be completed in mere minutes, installation of the Magna Latch Alert requires no special tools, screws or wiring. It’s an ideal weekend warrior task because you get two projects done at once – installation of a reliable gate latch and alarm. Visit http://ddtechglobal.com to learn more.3. Verify lightingTake a walk around your home in the evening and check for areas of poor lighting. Fronts of homes often have good lighting, but sides and backyards have excessive dark space. One of the easiest ways to increase evening security is by adding motion lights. When these lights sense movement, they activate and illuminate a space; this is great if you’re fumbling for your keys in the dark and bad for thieves who want to stay hidden.4. Careful with extra keysIt’s common for families to hide a spare key at their home, but too often it’s in an obvious location like under the doormat, above the door frame or by a landscape rock. It takes just seconds for a thief to check these common locations. Instead, leave a set of keys with a trusted neighbor or, at the very least, select a well-hidden location that would be difficult for a stranger to find.5. Keep valuables out of sightDuring the summer, the garage door is open, the toys are out and you spend more time in your yard. While enjoying the outdoors is great, beware about showing off too many of your valuable possessions. An open garage door can easily make a new car or box of expensive tools visible to anyone. Leaving expensive recreational toys – from bikes to boats – in your driveway signals clearly that you have money. Have fun but be careful, because you never know who is watching and you may be unknowingly signaling to all who walk or drive past your house that the garage is packed with goodies.

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Protect Your Business from Cyber Crime

(StatePoint) Network breaches at corporate giants typically make headlines, but nearly half of small and mid-sized businesses have been victims of cybercrime on America’s Main Street. And “the bigger they are, the harder they fall” doesn’t apply. Big companies often survive to fight another day, but many smaller businesses go out of business within six months of an attack. “While network breaches at Sony, Target and Anthem grab the spotlight, nearly 44 percent of small businesses have already been affected by cyber attacks,” says Corey Nachreiner, chief technology officer at WatchGuard, a leading cyber security company. “Hackers are zeroing in on your favorite burger joint, the corner hardware store and your dentist. Every small business is a target.” Small and mid-sized businesses often have limited resources to devote to network security, and typically have smaller safety nets. But four simple steps can help such businesses secure their valuable data and help keep their customers’ information safe:• Software patches: This is one of the most important steps a small business can take. More than 90 percent of Internet exploits leverage old flaws. Take advantage of free software updates from manufacturers to patch your operating system and other applications, and apply firmware updates to your hardware.• Upgrade your protection: Despite sophisticated new cyber threats, many small businesses still rely on basic firewall technology. Advanced security devices include next-generation firewalls and unified threat management appliances that are designed to stop today’s broad array of attacks. What’s more, these technologies are now cost-effective and easy for small businesses to manage.• Strong password policy: Make sure you and your employees use strong passwords, and that the same one isn’t used everywhere. Adopting a password manager for your organization is an easy way to help employees use effective passwords and keep them safe.• Awareness training: All the defenses in the world may not prevent an employee from making a silly mistake. Train your employees on Internet safety so they’re wary of attachments or links in emails, even if they seem to come from people they trust. To learn more, you can download a new free ebook “The Cyber Crime Guide for Small and Midsize Businesses,” at http://secure.watchguard.com/CyberCrime-eBook.html. Don’t become a statistic. With small steps, you can better protect your business against cyber threats.

TRAFFIC ALERTS

Richmond Road (Lower Mt. Bethel)

Between Ott Drive and Miller Road will experience delays and single lane restriction 24 hours each day beginning June 10, 2015 and continuing until further notice.

Route 33 North and South

Between Greenwood Ave and Hecktown Road will experience lane restrictions and traffic delays for work July 10 from 9:00am to 3:00pm

Route 33 North

Between Route 22 and Route 248 will experience lane restrictions and traffic delays for work from July 6 to July 9 from 9:00am to 2:00pm

Route 512 (Broadway in Wind Gap)

Will experience lane restrictions and traffic delays for work July 7 from 9:00am to 2:00pm

Route 512 (Pen Argyl and Plainfield Twsp)

From Glass St. (West of Pen Argyl) and Franklin St. (East of Pen Argyl) Will experience lane restrictions and traffic delays for work July 6 from 9:00am to 2:00pm

Route 512 (Moorestown Rd Bushkill Twsp)

Between Route 22 and Route 248 will experience lane restrictions and traffic delays for work from July 8 to July 10 from 9:00am to 2:00pm

Summertime at Weona Park

Summer Sounds will include: June 28- Brain Brazil and the Hard Case Blues Band. July 12- Psycho Cats. July 26- Inch and the Echo’s. August 9 - Riverside Rhythm and August 23 -Desire Movies in the Park will include: July 25 “Christmas in July” The Muppet Christmas Carol. August 15 Double Feature Hairspray 1988 & 2007RecreationFANTASTIC NEWS!!!!! Suzanne Moyer will run a four (4) week program from 6/29-7/3, 7/6-7/10, 7/13-7/17 & 7/20-7/24 for $30/week/child. Contact the Park office for more information and application forms, 610-863-9249. CarouselThe National Historical Registered Carousel will be open Wednesday-Friday evenings 6-9 P.M; Saturday and Sundays 12 Noon – 9 P.M., weather permitting. Carousel Rides are $1Miniature GolfThe newly renovated Golf Course will be open Wednesday-Friday evenings 6-9 P.M; Saturday and Sundays 12 Noon – 9 P.M., weather permitting. A round of golf is $5 per person. Please note the first 9 holes of Weona Park Golf is handicap assessable.

Bangor Park Summer Events

Friday Night, July 10th: Family Luau. Time and admission fees to be announced at a later date.Saturday Night, August 8th: Movie Night featuring A Bug's Life. Movie starts at dusk and is free to the public. Refreshments will be sold. For more information on summer events read the local papers and also the information board located at the park on Market Street. Anyone interested in volunteering for the Park Board or any of these events can contact Debbie Smith at bangorparkboard@gmail.com or 610-751-7692

Fishing Rods and Tackle Available

When: Sunday thru Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PMWhere: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, NazarethBorrow fishing equipment to use in Jacobsburg’s creeks! To borrow equipment you must provide a driver’s license or other form of state issued identification. Persons age 16 and older must possess a current fishing license to fish. Adults can help children under 16 fish without a license. For more information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.

Tasty Tuesdays at Trinity is Back

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, located at Broadway and 4th Street in Bangor, will once again offer the free bag lunch program to children and families in the Bangor community this summer. Tasty Tuesdays will run until August 11. Every Tuesday the bag lunch will be available and will contain a sandwich, fresh fruit, chips, a healthy snack bar and a drink. The lunches will be available for pick up at the church between 11am-1pm. If you would like to register but are unable to come at that time, please let the church office know and accommodations can be made. Please call the church office to register for the Tasty Tuesdays program at 610-588-2023..

Musical Instrument Collection Drive

﻿ The BAHS Alumni Association is running a drive to collect used musical instruments to be donated to Bangor’s elementary band program. The instruments will be used as loaners for students who cannot afford to buy or rent them. We will take them regardless of their condition. If you have a musical instrument that is gathering dust, and you want to make a difference in a child’s life, call 610-588-5198. We will pick them up or tell you where you can drop them off. Let’s keep the music coming!Your donations may be tax deductible. Visit us at slateralums.com for more information.﻿

Heritage Center Lists Slate of Events

The Slate Belt Heritage Center, located at 30 North 1st Street announces its historic events for the duration of 2015:

July 9th @ 7:00 PM: "Wise Preservation Planning Corporation". The company who prepared the successful Bangor Historic District nomination. They will talk about the District in particular and preservation sources.

December 13th @ 2:00 PM: Mike Piersa presents: "The Flory Slate Hoists" and their journey back to Bangor.

All events are free (donations kindly accepted) and open to the public. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 610-588-8615. The Heritage Center "Oral History Project" is seeking Slate Belt senior citizens who would like to be interviewed. If you know of anyone who has a story please contact Marc Blau @ 570-897-5459.

See Christmas Show at American Music Theater

The Pen Argyl Alumni Association is sponsoring a trip to the Christmas Show at the American Music Theater in Lancaster, Pa Saturday November 28. The cost of the trip is $110 and includes dinner at the Bird In Hand restaurant, the show, and all taxes and gratuities. For further information, call Bill Ruggiero at 610-863-6297

﻿July 7

East Bangor Pastie Sale

The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church at 136 W. Central Ave., East Bangor, PA will hold a pastie sale. The selections include beef w/wo onions and broccoli-cheese w/wo onions. The cost is $5.50. To order, call Lois at 610-588-1745 by Sunday, July 5th. Pasties must be picked up at the church on Tuesday, July 7th, at 3:30 p.m

﻿July 9

History through Architecture at Heritage Center

Bob Wise will present “History Through Architecture: the Bangor National Historic District” on July 9, 2015 at the Slate Belt Heritage Center, 7 pm. Mr. Wise is the president of Wise Preservation Planning LLC, the firm that led the successful nomination for the Bangor Historic District. Mr. Wise will talk about buildings, what they say about the history of an area, and how preservation benefits a community. Wise Preservation Planning specializes in historic district nominations and other preservation related services. Mr. Wise holds an M.S. in Historic Preservation planning from the University of Pennsylvania and MBA from Penn State Malvern. He has completed more than 20 National Register and National Historic Landmark nominations and created a historic preservation “toolkit” that remains in use throughout southeastern Pennsylvania. He served on the Brandywine Battlefield Task Force and helped coordinate a two-county, five-municipality program to protect the battlefield. The Slate Belt Heritage Center is located at 30 North First Street, Bangor, Pa. SBHC is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history and culture of the Slate Belt.

﻿July 10

Family Night: Old Growth Forest Walk

Friday, July 10, 6:30-8:00 PMCome to Jacobsburg for an evening adventure among the old-growth! We'll learn how to tell a mature forest from a young one and what these forests can provide to the animals that live in them. This program is best for families with children ages 5 and up.Register by visiting events.dcnr.pa.gov

﻿July 11

Columcille Offers Guided Tours Second Saturdays

The tour will start at 10:00am with an orientation talk in the standing stone circle by Irish historian and storyteller Tom Egan who will explain the park's mission and the origins of European standing stone monuments. Tom will also give details on the origins and extent of the European Celtic culture with a short explanation about the gods and goddesses of ancient Celtic Mythology. Included is an explanation of who Columcille was in the context of early Irish history and an explanation of how the park's founder Bill Cohea became inspired to create the beautiful place we will be touring. The tour will then begin. Stops along the tour will include St. Columba's Chapel, St Oran's Chapel, Signal Hill, Thor's Gate, the Labyrinth, Temple of the Glen and the Cauldron stone. Plus the Fairy Ring, the Sacred Mens's site, Celtic eye, the Sacred Women's site, Manannan's Stone and the Sirius Stone. At each stop along the tour the special meaning of that place will be discussed, particularly as the place relates to the topics that were covered in the initial orientation talk. These discussions at the sites along the way typically vary considerably in content and depth to keep them responsive to the varied interests of individuals taking each tour. The tours will end at the Voyagers Lounge around noon, where those on the tour are invited to sign the guest book and examine the publications, crystals and other material related to the park that are available there. If you would like additional information you may contact Tom Egan directly on 610-360-1701. There is no charge for the tour but freewill donations are gladly accepted.

Music in the Valley

Stroudsburg (PA) – On Saturday July 11 from 10:00 a..m. to 5:00 p.m. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm is the place to be to enjoy the sounds of traditional music. Supported in part by a Project Stream grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, the ninth annual “Music in the Valley” will feature musical performances at various locations around the historic farm, reminiscent of how it would have been heard in the 19th century. A variety of groups will perform at the different venues and the day will end with a jam session at 3:30. As well as performances throughout the day, there will be hands-on sessions to provide visitors with an opportunity to take a closer look at the music and maybe even try a featured instrument. There will be a sing-a-long, storytelling and activities for children and the young at heart! Puppeteer, Bonnie Scott, will hold puppet shows throughout the day and the One Room School will be open. Wagon rides will take place, weather permitting. There will be a seminar on traditional music presented by Norm Williams, Tom Druckenmiller, and Betty Druckenmiller. A wonderful opportunity to learn the background of songs you still know and love and how the music of our country developed through the last two centuries. The event will be held rain or shine, under tents as needed. Schedule is subject to change. Music in the Valley is included in the price of admission for the historic farm tour of $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for ages 3 – 12. The farm tours will run on Saturday from 10:00 to 5:00. Great fun for all ages, so come for a few hours or bring a picnic lunch make a day of it. All funds raised goes to support the farm museum and its mission. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational corporation dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the 19th century Quiet Valley farmstead, as part of Pennsylvania’s rich agricultural heritage. We feature tours of the historic farm as well as special highlights throughout our summer season, the third Saturday in June through Labor Day Monday. Closed Mondays, except Labor Day Monday. For further information visit our website at www.quietvalley.org or call the farm at 570.992.6161

Ice Cream Festival at Trinity UCC

Trinity United Church of Christ in Mt. Bethel, PA will be holding its annual Ice Cream Festival on Saturday, July 11th from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Food such as sausage sandwiches, barbecue, hot dogs, hamburgers, funnel cakes and French fries will be served. And, of course, their famous ice cream will be available! Entertainment will be by DJ Bill Scurato, and childrens games will be by Girl Scout Troop #887!!! Tricky Tray, afghan raffle, and a 50/50, and their famous Cake Walk. Everyone's invited. Free admission.

﻿July 12

Monroe County Garden Club Tour

The Monroe County Garden Club rescheduled its 2015 Garden Tour for Sunday July 12, due to rain on Saturday, June 27. This year's tour includes six lovely gardens located in the West End area. The Club invites you to visit the gardens all located in the countryside. Each garden is remarkably unique and lovely to explore. Proceeds from this tour are used to award a student scholarship, and to send a child to summer Conservation Camp and to support a family through the local PATH program. Tickets will be on sale from 10-1 on Sunday, July 12 at Trackside Station Grill and Bar(site of old Dansbury Depot) 50 Crystal Street, East Stroudsburg and at Chestnuthill Nursery, 1506 Rt. 209, Brodheadsville (outside only) Tickets cost $8 per person. For more information visit us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/MonroeCountyGardenClub or contact Carol Akam President at (570) 897-6433

Butterfly Walk at Jacobsburg

Sunday,
July 12, 10:00 AM-12:00 noon Join
local butterfly enthusiast Bill Grant for this walk through the fields of
Jacobsburg in search of these beautiful insects. He’ll show you what to look
when trying to identify local species. Participants should wear sturdy hiking
shoes. Hat, sunscreen, bottled water, close-focusing binoculars, and cameras are
recommended.
Register by visiting events.dcnr.pa.gov.

Camp Papillon Adoption Day

Don't shop, adopt! Camp Papillon will hold an Meet & Greet/Adoption Day from 11 am to 2:30 pm on Sunday, July 12 at Tractor Supply, Route 209, Brodheadsville. Come and meet the dogs, cats and critters that Camp Papillon has for adoption! Why not fill out an online application and get pre-approved in advance? Email adopt@camppapillon.org. Or, if you are not ready to adopt, why not foster? We provide vet care, food, crates and whatever you need. All you supply is the love! Email volunteer@camppapillon.org or visit our website www.camppapillon.org or phone (570)420-0450.

Civil War and Northampton County Soldiers

What better time than now to learn about our ancestors who fought in the Civil War! The avid Civil War historian and author, Jeffrey D. Stocker, will speak at the Slate Belt Museum on July 12. Mr. Stocker graduated from Muhlenberg College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in history and has a law degree from Temple University School of Law. He has written several books about the Civil War, for which he earned national recognition and a literary award. His most recent work, We Fought Desperate, is a history of the 153rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment. This was a unit that was recruited in 1862, in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. The 153rd served in the Union Army of the Potomac, the main Federal army in the Civil War’s eastern theater, and saw fierce combat at the Battles of Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. The work is based on numerous primary sources, including documentation found in the soldiers’ pension files and compiled service records held in the National Archives, as well as information contained in dozens of the men’s diaries, letters, and contemporary newspaper accounts printed in Northampton County newspapers. The book contains a detailed roster and background on the 993 men and boys who served in the unit and is the background for Mr. Stocker’s remarks. The Slate Belt Museum is located at 2214 North Delaware Drive (route 611) in Mount Bethel. It will open at 1:00 for mingling and discussion with Mr. Stocker, before his presentation at 2:00. The museum is always free and open to the public. You won’t want to miss hearing about such important and patriotic contributors to our local history, especially if you have ancestors who were in the 153rd.

﻿July 13

Weona Park Pool Pals Meeting

Weona Park Pool Pals will hold a meeting Mon. July 13, 2015, 7:00 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 12 N. Westbrook Ave., Pen Argyl. If you are interested in having a community pool in Pen Argyl and want to do it without raising taxes, you share our goal, so please come! Facebook/WEONA PARK POOL PROJECT

﻿July 15

Marine Corps League Meeting

The Marine Corps League of Northampton County Detachment 298 will hold a meeting 7:00pm, July 15 at 1621 Lehigh St., Easton. All active duty and honorably discharged Marines welcome !jimmineousmc@rcn.com

﻿July 18

BHS Class of 1980 Reunion

The Bangor Area High
School Class of 1980 is holding its 35th Class Reunion July 18th, 2015 at The Washington at Washington Township Fire Co., route 191 south of Bangor. Invitations have been
mailed but unfortunately we do not have addresses for some classmates and some
invitations have been returned unable to deliver. If you or someone you know of
has not received an invitation and would like one, please email Susan Malavolta
Smith at Sjmith1@ptd.net or
Marcia Pearson Cox at marcia.coxllc@gmail.com

Park Pool Pals Fund Raiser

Weona Park Pool Pals will hold a Flapjack fund raiser Sat. July 18, 2015 from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m at Applebees on Route 248.. Six dollars buys flapjacks, sausage, coffee/ tea and juice with a percent of the proceeds benefiting Pool Pals, a group dedicated to having a community swimming pool at Weona Park in Pen Argyl. Facebook/WEONA PARK POOL PROJECT

﻿July 21

Tuesday Trails at Jacobsburg

July 21, 5:30-7:00 PMJoin educator Lauren Forster after work for a brisk hike at Jacobsburg. Hikers should always bring water and sturdy boots or shoes. Routes and meeting locations will vary each week. Sign up to receive information on where we’re hiking each Tuesday. Join the email list by calling 610-746-2801 or emailing jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.

﻿July 22

Mt. Carmel 122nd Big Time

Francesca Catino

Francesca Catino daughter of Daniel and Michelle Goffredo Catino, is the Celebration Queen of the 122nd Mt. Carmel annual "Big Time" celebration. Francesca is a 2015 graduate of Pius X High School and will attend Moravian College. The 2014 Celebration Queen, Gianna Rose Goffredo, cousin to Queen Francesca, will do the crowning. The crowning ceremonies will take place at the Mt. Carmel Church Plaza on Saturday, July 25th at 6:30 p.m. followed by a parade down Garibaldi Avenue led by the Italian-American Band. Mr. Joseph E. Diorio, Pius X alumni and lifelong parishioner of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church is Master of Ceremonies. On Sunday, July 26th at 2:00 p.m. at the church plaza, Queen Francesca will crown the statue of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel followed by the procession down Garibaldi Avenue and back to church. The girls in Queen Francesca's court are: Christina Bubba, daughter of Gennarino & Laura Bubba; Caitlyn Carmella, daughter of Thomas & Denise Carmella; Laura Christman, daughter of John & Cynthia Christman; Melissa Comunale, daughter of Michael & Mary Ann Comunale; Sarah DeFranco, daughter of Dante DeFranco; Danielle King, daughter of Lawrence & Mary Lou King; Kapri Koflanovich, daughter of Richard & Chriss Koflanovich; Sarah Richmond, daughter of Daniel & Andrea Richmond and Mackenzie Schrader, daughter of Michael & Terra Schrader. Queen Francesca's flower girls are: Mia Goffredo, daughter of Michael & Jamie Goffredo; Mackenzie Hughes, daughter of Jarrett & Lindsay Goffredo Hughes; Lyla Rettaliata, daughter of Aaron & Meredith Rettaliata. The Queen's crown-bearer is Max Moyer, son of Steve & Danielle Goffredo Moyer. The page boys are Peter Thomas Goffredo and Matthew James Goffredo, sons of Peter & Beth Goffredo. The annual celebration begins Wednesday, July 22nd to Saturday July 25th at the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School grounds. Hours are: 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. each evening, Saturday evening: 6:00 p.m. till Midnight. Wednesday, July 22nd and Thursday, July 23rd are FAMILY NIGHTS with Ride Specials for $18.00 available from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Entertainment is scheduled for each evening and on Saturday evening, July 25th from 7:00 p.m. - Midnight the musical feature is "Festa Musica d'Italia" with Sal Panto. Pizza Fritta, Sausage and Peppers, and Meatball sandwiches are available along with a variety of other foods.

﻿July 25

Moth Night at Jacobsburg

Saturday, July 25, 8:00-10:00 PMMoths are everywhere but can be easy to overlook. Some species are colored like the bark of a tree. Other species are brightly colored and incredibly beautiful. Join local moth enthusiast Steve Kloiber as we search for moths and other insects of the night.Steve will try to lure them in with lights and sugaring. Please bring a flashlight. Register by visiting events.dcnr.pa.gov.

July Wildflower Stroll at Jacobsburg

Saturday, July 25, 3:30-5:30 PMJoin educator Andy Fedor on a two hour search for the mid-summer botanical treasures of Jacobsburg! Be prepared for a moderate hike that may involve muddy slopes and uphill climbs. Please bring binoculars, a camera, water and a snack and wear sturdy shoes. Register by visiting events.dcnr.pa.gov..

Toy Bingo at Hope UCC

Toy Bingo will held Saturday, July 25 at Hope United Church of Christ 2nd Street, Wind Gap. Doors open at 11:00 am. Bingo starts at 1:00 pm The cost is $15 in advance, $20 at door More info. e-mail hopeucc@hotmail.comor call 908-727-0090

﻿August 1

SlateRock at Totts Gap

Everyone is excited to bring SkateRock to Totts Gap this year! We feel that this is the perfect partnership to create the Slate Belts only and first music festival with vendors, food, and art. If you would like to be a vendor ($20/table) or participate as a band please call or text Jennifer Newland at 610-217-7088 or email her at newland04@rcn.com The bands or singers confirmed are: At the Hop , Skysleeper , All Two of Us , W/O a Mic , E57 , Jasmine Newland , Pavel Jaworski They also will have food from: Pies to Die For, Little Creek BBQ , Dinky's , The Lunch Room \and Country Roads.

﻿August 3-7

Camp Discovery VBS at Grace UMC

Camo Discoverery Vacation Bible School will be held at Grace United Methodist Church, 404 Mountain Ave, Pen Argyl 610-863-4811 August 3 thru Aug 7 from 6:00-8:00 PM. Join your friends as Jesus works through Us at Camp Discovery ! Ages: 3-Grade 8 For more information www.worshipatgrace.org

﻿August 8

Columcille Offers Guided Tours Second Saturdays

The tour will start at 10:00am with an orientation talk in the standing stone circle by Irish historian and storyteller Tom Egan who will explain the park's mission and the origins of European standing stone monuments. Tom will also give details on the origins and extent of the European Celtic culture with a short explanation about the gods and goddesses of ancient Celtic Mythology. Included is an explanation of who Columcille was in the context of early Irish history and an explanation of how the park's founder Bill Cohea became inspired to create the beautiful place we will be touring. The tour will then begin. Stops along the tour will include St. Columba's Chapel, St Oran's Chapel, Signal Hill, Thor's Gate, the Labyrinth, Temple of the Glen and the Cauldron stone. Plus the Fairy Ring, the Sacred Mens's site, Celtic eye, the Sacred Women's site, Manannan's Stone and the Sirius Stone. At each stop along the tour the special meaning of that place will be discussed, particularly as the place relates to the topics that were covered in the initial orientation talk. These discussions at the sites along the way typically vary considerably in content and depth to keep them responsive to the varied interests of individuals taking each tour. The tours will end at the Voyagers Lounge around noon, where those on the tour are invited to sign the guest book and examine the publications, crystals and other material related to the park that are available there. If you would like additional information you may contact Tom Egan directly on 610-360-1701. There is no charge for the tour but freewill donations are gladly accepted.

August 11-14

August DiscoverE Summer Day Camps at Jacobsburg

DiscoverE Outdoor Explorers (Ages 6-8): Wings & ThingsAugust 11-14 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM It’s a bird! It’s a bat! It’s a butterfly! It’s a fun filled camp exploring animals that fly! Learn about the flying friends that call Jacobsburg their home. Go on an adventure through our fields and forests with binoculars, nets and bug boxes to see what kinds of winged creatures you can discover! Register by visiting http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/discovere_outdoor_explorers_ages_6-8_wings_things.DiscoverE Penn’s Adventurers (Ages 9-12): Jacobsburg Survival ChallengeAugust 11-14 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Do you have what it takes to survive in the wilderness? Join us and learn how to prepare for the most common survival scenarios. There will be lots of fun activities including fire making, building shelters, and orienteering! Register by visiting http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/discovere_penns_adventurers_ages_9-12_jacobsburg_survival_challenge. You can also view community programs online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program please contact the park office. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.

﻿September 18 -20

Pen Argyl Community Wide Yard Sales

Community wide yard sales will be held in Pen Argyl Borough September 18,19 and 20.

﻿October 2-3

Rummage Sale

﻿October 11 - 12

Slate Belt Masonic Motorama

The third annual Slate Belt Masonic Motorama will be held from Sunday October 11 to Monday October 12 at 3:00pm.

November 28

See Christmas Show at American Music Theater

The Pen Argyl Alumni Association is sponsoring a trip to the Christmas Show at the American Music Theater in Lancaster, Pa Saturday November 28. The cost of the trip is $110 and includes dinner at the Bird In Hand restaurant, the show, and all taxes and gratuities. For further information, call Bill Ruggiero at 610-863-6297

Ask The Doc........

Technology can be wonderful!

by Dr. Gary Williams, DMDgarywilliamsdmd.com I know sometimes new technologies can be frustrating and leave us questioning whether “progress” is worth the hassle. But, that is not the case with intra-oral digital scanners. We have been using our digital scanner at Family Dental Care now for 3 months, and the results are amazing. Sure, it’s pretty “cool” technology, and it has been totally comfortable for patients. No gagging going on! And the turn around time is much shorter. All of these are pluses, but here is the real benefit… the accuracy and fit of what we are making. I can comfortably predict a great fit of your new crowns, splints, Invisalign aligners, retainers, and anything else we scan for. That makes it worthwhile. It’s one thing to restore your mouth to health, but I want, you want, and you deserve to rest assured that what is placed in your mouth is the best possible fit known to dentistry. Digital scanning is here to stay at Family Dental Care. Feel free to ask us about our scanner. Garywilliamsdmd.com.

Helping Hands 2015 Plans

August 2015 Roseto Helping Hands will be hosting Roseto Night at the Iron Pigs, an Ecumenical Service and Roseto Day. Dates to be announced. To place your name on the Iron Pigs list, contact Jennifer Newland 610-217-7088. September 13, 2015 Roseto Helping Hands will be hosting a Bingo at the American Legion located at 143 Garibaldi Avenue, Roseto. To purchase a ticket, contact Janet Farole at 484-221-0047. October 2015 Roseto Helping Hands will be collecting canned goods to make Turkey Boxes for needy families within Roseto. Items can be dropped off at Roseto Borough Hall located at 164 Garibaldi Avenue, Roseto.October 7, 2015 Roseto Helping Hands will be at Wendy's in Wind Gap from 5pm-8pm. A portion of the nights proceeds will be donated to Roseto Helping Hands. November 15, 2015 Roseto Helping Hands will be hosting "Bring A Friend" Bingo at the American Legion in Roseto. To purchase a ticket, contact Janet Farole at 484-221-0047. November and December 2015 Roseto Helping Hands will be selling Holiday candy and caroling throughout the streets of Roseto. Caroling date to be announced. To purchase candy, contact Lynne Smith at 610-863-7252.